Category: Politics

Kemi Badenoch Denies Nigerian Identity, Declares: “I’m British”

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British Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, has stirred controversy after firmly distancing herself from her Nigerian roots in a recent interview, declaring, “I’m British.” Badenoch, who was born in Wimbledon, London, to Nigerian parents and spent part of her childhood in Lagos, made the statement during a televised discussion on national identity and immigration. When asked about her Nigerian heritage and how it influences her political stance, she replied: “I’m British. I wasn’t born in Nigeria, I don’t hold a Nigerian passport,…

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Dele Momodu Dumps PDP, Joins African Democratic Congress

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Veteran journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a new chapter in his political journey. Momodu, who was a presidential aspirant under the PDP in the 2023 general elections, announced his defection on Thursday, citing the need for a fresh political direction aligned with his ideals for national transformation. In a statement released via his official social media handles, Momodu expressed gratitude to the PDP for the platform it provided him over the years but…

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President Biya, 92, declares 8th term bid amid defections and public unease

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has declared his intention to seek re-election in the October 12 presidential poll, aiming to extend his 43-year rule in what would be an unprecedented eighth term in office. In a statement posted on X, Biya said his decision follows “numerous and insistent calls” from citizens at home and abroad, adding that his commitment to serve remains strong despite mounting national challenges. Biya, who assumed power in 1982, is Africa’s longest-ruling leader. His continued grip on power, following the abolition of term limits in 2008,…

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Adeleke Slams Aregbesola, Labels His Tenure “Worst in Osun History”

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has launched a blistering attack on his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, describing his eight-year administration as the “worst in the history of the state.” Adeleke’s reaction followed comments made by Aregbesola over the weekend during a meeting with members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osogbo, where the former governor, now the interim National Secretary of the party, declared that the ADC would unseat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2026 governorship election and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027…

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After Wike’s outburst: Anglican Church bars politicians from speaking on pulpits

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The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has barred politicians and government officials from speaking on church pulpits during services and religious programmes, following widespread outrage over controversial remarks made by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Wike had come under fire after using the pulpit at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, for a politically charged speech during a recent thanksgiving service. While celebrating infrastructure achievements, the minister veered into partisan territory, attacking Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi—saying he would “never be president”—and blaming the church…

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Atiku, Obi, Mark, and Political Heavyweights Launch ADC Coalition in Abuja for 2027

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In a significant political development ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Senate President David Mark have officially launched a new opposition coalition under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The unveiling ceremony took place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, signaling a united front to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Bola Tinubu. The coalition, which also includes former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers State Governor…

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Tinubu Brokers Peace Between Wike, Fubara, and Rivers Lawmakers

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has successfully reconciled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The truce followed a late-night meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where the President hosted the feuding parties in a bid to end the prolonged political crisis in the state. Wike and Fubara have been locked in a power struggle over control of Rivers State, a dispute that escalated to the State House of Assembly and led…

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Chaos Erupts at SDP Secretariat as Supporters Clash, Gate Demolished

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A violent clash broke out at the Social Democratic Party (SDP) national secretariat in Abuja yesterday, as supporters of National Chairman Shehu Gabam and those loyal to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, engaged in a chaotic brawl. The confrontation, which began at around 11:20 a.m. during a meeting of the SDP National Working Committee (NWC) at the party’s headquarters on 16 Nairobi Street, quickly escalated into a full-scale free-for-all. The party’s main gate was pulled down amid the chaos. The fracas left several individuals injured, with security personnel…

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El-Rufai’s son apologises to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan

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Bello El-Rufai, son of the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, sent an apology to President Goodluck Jonathan during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. Bello El-Rufai, member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, publicly apologised for his past criticisms of Jonathan’s administration, acknowledging that his previous views due to his youthful inexperience. He said he had come to a new understanding of Jonathan’s leadership after observing his father’s recent efforts to consult with the former president. “And he said he was going…

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I didn’t vote for Tinubu because he lacks capacity –Amaechi

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed that during the campaign period of the 2023 general elections, he told President Bola Tinubu that he will never support or vote for him. He disclosed this during a lecture in Abuja on Saturday to mark his 60th birthday. Amaechi said that he decided to keep to his words and never worked or voted for Tinubu because the President lacked the capacity to govern Nigeria. In his words, the former governor said: “I told Tinubu in Yola, I will not support you; I…

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